Locomation and Wilson Logistics partnered on an eight-day pilot project for the autonomous convoy concept, which saw 14 commercial loads successfully transported from Portland, Oregon, to Nampa, Idaho.
Haul, an employment platform that connects trucking fleets with CDL drivers, recently expanded operations nationwide.
Ending an era that lasted 14 years, the final Kenworth K500 cabover was completed in mid-August at its assembly plant in Renton, Washington. The K500 was primarily popular with the OEM’s oil and gas exploration customers.
While diesel and gasoline engines will still be the main power source for commercial vehicles for the next decade, fleets are now testing and buying sustainable vehicle technologies in record numbers. That’s according to a new study of fleet use of sustainable vehicle platforms for medium- and heavy-duty fleets, such as natural gas, propane, electric, and renewable fuels.
In its continued effort to meet ongoing sustainability goals, Anheuser-Busch recently converted 180 trucks to renewable natural gas.
FMCSA has extended regulatory relief for drivers that provide direct assistance in support of emergency relief efforts related to COVID-19, including supplies for the emergency restocking of distribution centers or stores, which had been removed in June.
Valvoline’s latest premium engine oil not only works in diesel, natural gas, and gasoline engines; it also provides extended oil drain intervals for diesel and natural gas vehicles.
Navistar International announced a series of executive appointments, including two new division presidents and the vice president of emerging technologies, strategy and planning.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services recently completed its first delivery using the Freightliner eCascadia all-electric Class 8 truck.
Sparta Group has signed agreements with both SBL Technologies Incorporated and NME Ltd. to supply COVID-19 antibody testing and analysis for truck drivers, as well as a suite of nanotechnology formulations to clean and protect truck surfaces.
After postponing this year’s International Roadcheck in March due to COVID-19, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has now rescheduled it for September 9-11.
Convoy now offers Convoy Factoring, a new payment service for carriers that provides same or next-day payment, without hidden fees or lock-in contracts.
Cummins and Navistar have extended their engine partnership through the next two emission cycles.
